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Our Specialized Interventionists in Illinois Help You Help Your Loved One

How our ARISE Interventionists Help Illinois Families

If you’re here, it’s because you’re worried about a loved one—someone you care deeply about who is struggling with mental health or addiction. We get it. Watching someone you love go through something so difficult is heartbreaking, and it can leave you feeling unsure of what to do next. At Family Interventions, we’re here to help you take that next step in the right direction, and we know exactly how to navigate the complexities of both addiction and mental health.

Illinois faces its own set of challenges when it comes to mental health and substance use. With alcohol and drug-related problems costing the state billions every year, and with overdose deaths on the rise, it’s clear that the need for help is urgent. But even in a state with so many options, finding the right treatment program for your loved one can be overwhelming. It’s not about having more options; it’s about having the right option. At Family Interventions, we can help you navigate the countless choices in Illinois, ensuring that your loved one gets the care they truly need to maintain sobriety and heal.

With substance use disorders affecting thousands of Illinois families, it can be hard to know how to approach someone you care about who’s facing these challenges. The truth is, addressing the issue early on with a professional intervention can make all the difference. Family Interventions specializes in helping families like yours walk through this process. We’ve worked with countless families and individuals in Illinois, guiding them through the intervention process with compassion and expertise. Our team is trained in multiple successful intervention models and has years of experience dealing with addiction and mental health. That means we can help you find the right approach and connect your loved one with the best treatment options in Illinois.

Planning an intervention isn’t something you want to do alone—it’s a delicate process. Our specialists are here to help you every step of the way. We’ll help you understand your loved one’s situation, plan out a thoughtful and compassionate intervention, and provide support during the actual intervention. Most importantly, we’ll be here to support both you and your loved one through the next steps of recovery. This is about more than just getting your loved one into treatment—it’s about setting them on the path to lasting recovery, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

So if you’re feeling lost or unsure about what to do next, take that first step with us. We’re here to help you guide your loved one to the right path—because recovery is possible, and Family Interventions is the right partner to help make it happen.

Who We Are

Meet our Interventionists

Andrew Engbring

Andrew’s passion for recovery stems from his personal experiences and challenges faced within his own family. He began his professional career in 2013 in Encinitas, California, managing a sober living home for young men in early recovery entering college.

Shahar Engbring

Shahar’s path to founding Reflection Family Interventions with her husband is rooted in a personal journey marked by resilience, compassion, and a profound commitment to supporting families navigating through mental health or substance use challenges.

Our Intervention Process: How Family Interventions Can Help Your Loved One

We guide families through the intervention process with care, compassion, and expertise. Here’s how we do it:

Step 1: Understanding Your Situation

The first step in any successful intervention is understanding the full scope of the situation. We begin with a conversation where we listen to your concerns and really get to know your loved one’s struggles. We’ll talk through the challenges they’re facing and explore why they might be resisting help. By taking the time to understand the underlying issues, we’re able to create a more personalized and effective intervention plan that takes the individual’s unique needs and circumstances into account.

Step 2: Education and Empowerment

Once we understand the situation, we focus on educating you, the family, about mental health, addiction, and how both can impact a person’s ability to seek help. Many families don’t realize how their own actions or behaviors may be unintentionally enabling the problem. We’ll help you recognize these patterns and empower you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions moving forward. You’ll also learn how to approach the intervention process with confidence, knowing that you’re fully supported and equipped to take the next steps.

Step 3: The Intervention

With everything in place, we arrange for the intervention to take place. Our goal here is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space for your loved one to hear how their actions are impacting those around them and to offer them the opportunity to seek help. During the intervention, we’ll guide everyone involved, ensuring that each family member has a chance to express their feelings while remaining compassionate and respectful. We’ll also be there to manage any resistance or emotions that come up, keeping things on track and focused on the end goal: encouraging your loved one to accept treatment and take the first step toward recovery.

The Family Approach: Recovery Starts from Within

Recovery isn’t just about the person struggling with mental health or addiction—it’s about the entire family. When a loved one is struggling, the family dynamic often shifts, leading to unhealthy patterns like enabling, codependency, and denial. These behaviors might feel like acts of love or protection, but in reality, they often prevent your loved one from facing the full consequences of their actions and seeking help.

Our approach is all about healing the entire family system. We help you identify and break these patterns, giving you the tools to support your loved one in a healthy, productive way. By improving communication and creating boundaries, we help families restore balance and give everyone the best chance at long-term recovery.

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Why Waiting to Intervene Can Make Things Worse

It’s natural to want to wait for the perfect moment to intervene. You might think, “Once they hit rock bottom, they’ll see the problem and ask for help,” or “If I just wait a little longer, things will improve on their own.” Unfortunately, this approach often leads to further deterioration. Waiting for your loved one to recognize the problem or ask for help can prolong their suffering and prevent them from getting the help they need.

We’ve seen it time and time again—waiting only allows the problem to fester. As your loved one continues to spiral, it becomes harder for them to see their own need for treatment. And the longer the problem goes unaddressed, the harder it is to intervene effectively.

At Family Interventions, we encourage families to act sooner rather than later. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to get your loved one the help they need. Taking action now can help you break the cycle of denial and start the healing process for everyone involved.

Support for the Whole Family

Recovery is a journey, not just for your loved one but for the whole family. At Family Interventions, we provide ongoing support to help you manage the emotional and psychological challenges of caring for a loved one in recovery. We offer educational resources and services that teach you about the importance of self-care, how to process your emotions, and how to support your loved one in a way that promotes their healing without sacrificing your own well-being.

Taking the First Step

At Family Interventions, we know how challenging it can be to take that first step. It’s not easy to confront a loved one’s struggles, but it’s the most important step you can take in the recovery process. We’re here to walk you through every part of the intervention, from the initial conversation to the treatment plan and beyond. Together, we can help your loved one get the care they need while also supporting your family’s healing journey.

Don’t wait until things get worse. Take the first step toward a healthier future for your loved one and your family. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help.

Our Services

Alcohol Intervention Services

Drug Interventions

Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health Interventions

ARISE Interventions